DOAS+Characters

=Major Characters=



Willy Loman

 * A Salesman
 * Very lively in the Early 1920s
 * Loses will to live during the 1920s
 * Displays the many characteristics of a falling person:
 * adultery
 * losing job
 * gives everything away
 * Lies
 * Lies to his wife about his salary
 * Lies to Charley about getting fired
 * Commits suicide
 * Represents the pursuit and eventual destruction associated with the American Dream

Biff Loman

 * Successful football player
 * Failed high school, and basically on life (he can't hold a job)
 * Realized a true calling that was contrary to the beliefs of the times
 * Seen as a lazy bum by his parents as he is in his 30's and still sucking money from them
 * Represents the redefining of the American Dream that society seems to rejects

Happy Loman

 * Moderately successful, salesman like father
 * Displays similar pitfalls of his dad and the times:
 * Lies
 * Fraternizes with women
 * Also seen as a lazy bum by his parents for living with his parents still at an age over 30
 * Represents the stubbornness of the previous American Dream and those who follow it